Press Releases

Assemblywoman Solages Applauds New EPA Rules on PFAS in Drinking Water

Valley Stream, NY – New York State Assemblymember Michaelle C. Solages, Deputy Majority Leader and Chair of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus, released the following statement following the EPA’s announcement regarding...

Elmont Memorial High School Model United Nations Team Honored at the State Capitol in Albany

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Albany, NY – Coming off successful performances at Princeton and UC Berkeley’s Model United Nations conferences, the Elmont Memorial High School Model United Nations team and the founder of the program, Mr. Lee Marcus, joined Assemblywoman Michaelle...

Free Tax Preparation Event with Assemblywoman Solages and Bethpage Federal Credit Union Helps Dozens of Taxpayers

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Valley Stream, NY – With Tax Day around the corner, Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages partnered with Bethpage Federal Credit Union this past Saturday, April 6th, for her annual VITA tax preparation event at her district office in Valley Stream. Twenty-six...

Assemblywoman Solages’ Bill to Eliminate Junk Fees on Car Leases Passes the Assembly

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Albany, NY – On Wednesday, April 3, legislation sponsored by Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages to prohibit junk fees at the end of a car lease passed the New York State Assembly. Bill A7167 (Senate Bill S4778) would prevent the lessor of a motor vehicle...

Assemblywoman Solages Honors Community Leaders at Women of Distinction Ceremony

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Floral Park, NY – On Saturday, March 9, 2024, the 11th annual Women of Distinction ceremony was held at Sewanhaka High School, hosted by Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages. Fifteen women nominated by the community for their leadership and service to...

Assemblymember Solages & Legislator Solages to Host MLK Day Free Legal Clinic

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Valley Stream, NY – Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages is pleased to announce a collaborative effort with the Amistad Long Island Black Bar Association and Nassau County Legislator Carrie Solages to host a Free Legal Clinic Forum in honor of Martin...

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages and New York Association of Convenience Stores Call on State to Ramp Up Enforcement Efforts Targeting Illegal Flavored Vape Products

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Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages and the New York Association of Convenience Stores (NYACS) today joined local Long Island community partners to call on the state to launch a coordinated enforcement effort to crack down on the sales of illegal flavored...

Healthy Eating Initiative Launches Long Island’s Newest ‘Healthy Corner Store’ in Valley Stream

Assemblywoman Solages Demand MTA Appoint a Dedicated President for the Long Island Rail Road

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View full press conference on Youtube HERE or download complete video via dropbox HERE Valley Stream, NY – Concerned residents and fellow state lawmakers hosted a rally to call for the appointment of a dedicated Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) president....

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages Attends Historic 400 Years of African-American History Commission Convening on Reparations

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Hampton, VA – Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages participated in the groundbreaking 400 Years of African-American History Commission Convening, commemorating the 404th anniversary of the arrival of Africans in the English colonies at Point Comfort, VA,...

Local Leaders Highlight State Funding for Free School Meals on Long Island

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View full press conference HERE Valley Stream, NY – Today, Assemblymember Michaelle C. Solages was joined by Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas (D,WFP-Queens), New York State United Teachers (NYSUT), Island Harvest, Community Food Advocates, PTAs,...

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages Rallied with Residents & Advocates for Ratepayer Relief on Long Island

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View full press conference HERE Long Island, NY - This week, Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages spearheaded a coalition of residents, organizations, and community leaders in calling for ratepayer relief to address the escalating utility prices on Long...

Assemblymember Solages Seeks Input Through Legislative Survey

ELMONT, NY- With the start of the 2023 legislative session in January, Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages invites all residents of the 22nd Assembly District to participate in the annual legislative survey. Participants will have the opportunity to give...

Local Public Health Leaders Call on State to Fund Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Activities

(Albany, New York) Local public health leaders and health advocates from across the state today called on New York’s lawmakers to provide funding necessary to support a 2019 law designed to better protect children from lead poisoning. The law lowered...

Assemblywoman Solages Secures Lactation Accommodations for New York Airports

Albany, NY – This week, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation (A.7813/S.3866) to provide lactation accommodations in New York State airports. The legislation sponsored by Assembly Member Michaelle Solages (D-Elmont) will require airports to provide...

Assemblywoman Solages Releases 2022 Constituent Questionnaire Survey Results

College Athletes Can Now Get Paid for Their Name, Image, and Likeness in New York

Albany, NY – Thanks to newly passed legislation, collegiate athletes in New York State will now be able to earn compensation from the use of their name, image, and likeness (NIL) without jeopardizing their own academic and athletic eligibility, an effort...

Assembly Members, School Officials, Advocates to Rally for Fully Funding Full-Day Universal Pre-K Statewide

Albany, NY – Assembly Members from across the state, joined by school officials and advocates, will rally in Albany to support full funding for full-day universal pre-k in the state budget on Tuesday, March 8 in the New York State Capitol Building,...

Assemblymember Michaelle Solages Advocates for the Children and Families Reinvestment Act to Address Childhood Trauma, Support Caregivers and Boost the Local Economy in this Year’s State Budget

Elmont, NY– Alongside a growing coalition of elected officials, advocates, and childcare providers throughout the state, Assemblymember Michaelle Solages, who is also the Deputy Majority Leader and Chair of the BPHA Legislative Caucus urged Governor...

Joint Letter Calling on Long Island Colleges and Universities to Work to Expand Diversity in Teaching Careers

LONG ISLAND, NY – Today, Assemblymember Michaelle Solages (D-Elmont) and other Long Island Assemblymembers Phil Ramos, Kimberly Jean-Pierre, and Taylor Darling, as well as Senators Anna Kaplan and Kevin Thomas issued a joint letter to Long Island-based...